Dear Supporters,

On March 24, 2026, the American Automobile Association (AAA) provided a summary of their survey from February, 2026. (https://newsroom.aaa.com/2026/03/new-aaa-survey-six-in-ten-drivers-struggle-with-headlight-glare/).  This press release received significant news coverage, but the actual survey is not available.

AAA's press release shows that AAA is still refusing to acknowledge the truth about LED headlights.  If you are (still) a AAA member, please contact them and demand that AAA put it's considerable power into this issue.  AAA says, "AAA is committed to helping drivers stay safe."  But where is the effort, AAA?

Be aware of AAA's misleading narrative:

1. "Avoid looking directly at oncoming headlights to maintain visibility."  Ummm, that's not helping AAA.

2. "Ensure both headlights are clean, fully functional and of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) design.", Ummm, that's not helping my eyes, AAA.  Aftermarket LED headlights are certainly illegal, but where is the enforcement?

3. Headlight glare has become a major source of frustration and concern for millions of drivers,” said Greg Brannon, director of automotive engineering and research at AAA. “As vehicle lighting technology evolves, so must our understanding of glare, its impact, and the steps drivers can take to maintain safety.” - Ummm, Mr. Brannon, we have been telling AAA that the problem with LED headlights is unregulated intensity, unregulated blue wavelength light, and allowing headlights to be mounted too high.  The issue is not us drivers.  The issue is the failure of NHTSA, the FDA, the IIHS, and AAA to solve this problem.  We all love surveys and studies, but we already know what the problem is and we already know how to fix it.

What we would like to see is AAA initiating a campaign with its 60,000,000 members to hound Congress, NHTSA, the FDA, and IIHS into doing something to regulate LED headlights.

Sincerely,

Mark Baker
President
Soft Lights Foundation
www.softlights.org
mbaker@softlights.org
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